Parking Regulations
2016-2017
Parking Regulations for the University of Nebraska at Omaha
PARKING SERVICES
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), through the Board of Regents, is authorized to establish traffic and parking regulations
and to provide penalties for infractions. It is the function of UNO Public Safety and Parking Services to administer and enforce all traffic
and parking regulations on properties owned, leased, and/or contracted for use by the Board of Regents of UNO.
Suggestions regarding parking should be sent to the Parking Services Manager, Eppley Administration Building Room 107, 6001
Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182, for consideration. Parking Services is open 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday-Friday; (402) 554-PARK (7275).
Parking information must be obtained by UNO Parking Services. Incorrect information received from any other source is not
considered a valid defense for parking violations.
Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right. UNO parking permits do not guarantee spaces on campus at any time. Parking in the
interior lots may be difficult. Please plan ahead to allow sufficient time to park and walk to your destination. Parking is on a “first come,
first serve” basis with the required permit. A valid permit is needed from 7 A.M. on Monday until 5 P.M. on Friday. Failure to abide by these
parking regulations may cause revocation of parking privileges on campus. Lack of available parking is not a valid reason to park illegally.
UNO parking regulations are enforced year round.
I. STUDENT PARKING
A. Students are persons currently enrolled (registered) in UNO classes, part or full-time, whether or not it leads to an academic degree.
Individuals working for UNO as student workers and registered for classes are considered students.
B. Students desiring to park on UNO campuses must purchase and display a valid parking permit.
C. Student surface parking lots are designated by red parking lot signs. Student lots: F, G, H, K, N, X, St. Margaret Mary Church (SMM specific areas, more details in Special Areas section), and First Christian Church (FCC -West lot only) at Dodge Campus; and Lots 2, 5,
and 9 (south portion) at Pacific Campus. Permits can also be purchased for the East and West Garage, limited availability.
D. Students surface permits are restricted to student lots from 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., (M-F). After 2:30 P.M., student surface permits may
park in student lots and designated faculty/staff lots: G, H, M, O, S, X at Dodge Campus.
E. After 5 P.M., student surface permits may park in faculty/staff Lots R and W at Dodge Campus, and Lot 4 at Pacific Campus.
F. Students with “Night Only” permits (valid after 2:30 P.M.) needing to park before 2:30 P.M., may park at Center Campus in Lot 26, or
stop by Parking Services to purchase a daily scratch-off permit.
G. Graduate Teaching Assistants (G.T.A.) may apply for Faculty/Staff parking privileges, which are restricted to faculty/staff lots only.
H. Parking without a permit is available at Center Campus in Lot 26. (See Center Campus Parking/Shuttle for more details).
I.
East and West Garage Permits (See Garage sections for more details).
II. UNIVERSITY VILLAGE & MAVERICK VILLAGE PARKING
A. University or Maverick Village Residents, desiring to park on campus, must purchase and display a valid Resident permit for the West
Garage (Lot J) and Lot L. Resident permits are restricted to Lots J and L ONLY from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Thursday, and 7
A.M. to 2:30 P.M. on Fridays. Residents may not park in metered stalls between 7 A.M. and 5 P.M.
B. Entry to Lot J requires access on a MavCard. Access is granted once a Resident permit is purchased. Access granted on a MavCard is
only approved for the cardholder. The MavCard cannot be used for multiple entries to the garage and will "lock out" if the card is
tried more than once. If a MavCard is lost or stolen, report it to Parking Services and the MavCard Business Office.
C. Lot L is restricted to University or Maverick Village Residents year round.
III. SCOTT RESIDENT PARKING
A. Scott Residents, desiring to park on campus, must purchase and display a valid Scott Resident permit for Lots 10-14. Resident permits
are restricted to Lots 10-14 ONLY from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Thursday, and 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. on Fridays. Residents may
not park in metered stalls between 7 A.M. and 5 P.M.
B. Entry to Lots 10 - 14 requires access on a MavCard as well as displaying a Scott Resident permit. Scott residents should contact the
Business Office at Scott Residence Hall to obtain access.
C. Scott Resident Shuttle connects Scott Residence Halls to Lot M as a direct route. This route operates when fall/spring classes are in
session from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. (M-F). This route does not run during summer.
IV. FACULTY/STAFF PARKING
A. Faculty/staff are persons actively employed by UNO. If employed less than fulltime and enrolled as a student you are not eligible for
a faculty/staff permit.
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Faculty/staff desiring to park on UNO campuses must purchase and display a valid permit.
Faculty/staff surface lots are designated by green parking lot signs. Faculty/Staff parking lots: G, H, M, O, R, S, W, X, First Christian
Church (FCC), west area only, at Dodge Campus and Lots 4, 5, and 9 (south portion) at Pacific Campus.
Faculty/staff surface permits are restricted to faculty/staff lots from 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., (M-F). After 2:30 P.M., faculty/staff surface
permits may park in faculty/staff lots and designated student lots: F, G, H, K, N, X at Dodge Campus.
After 5 P.M., faculty/staff surface permits may park in designated Lot 2 at Pacific campus.
Faculty/staff with “Night Only” (valid after 2:30 P.M.) permits needing to park on campus before 2:30 P.M., you may park at Center
Campus in Lot 26 and ride a shuttle to Dodge or Pacific Campus or stop by Parking Services to purchase a daily scratch off permit.
Faculty/staff who retire from the University may request a free surface permit by contacting Parking Services. If actively employed
with 0.49 FTE or lower for the University after retiring, they are still eligible for a retiree permit. A retiree working 0.50 FTE and
higher are unable to participate in this benefit.
Parking without a permit is available at Center Campus in Lot 26. (See Center Campus Parking/Shuttle for more details).
East and West Garage Permits (See Garage sections for more details).
V. RESERVED PARKING
A. Reserved parking on campus is limited to individuals who occupy the position of Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Dean, Student Regent
or individuals recommended by their Vice Chancellor and approved by Cabinet.
B. Vehicles displaying reserved permits may also park in any faculty/staff lot on campus.
C. Unauthorized vehicles found in reserved spaces will be subject to a violation and may be booted/towed, without further notice, at the
owner/operator’s expense. Reserved spaces are restricted to authorized vehicles, 24 hours daily.
D. CEC Garage permits are restricted to the CEC garage on Dodge Campus from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M., (M-Th.), and 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. on
Fridays. These permits are valid in appropriate lots on Pacific and Center Campuses at any time.
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Faculty/staff and students are not permitted to park in Lots D and E when the gate arms are down.
VI. CARPOOL
A. Carpool permit is available for Faculty/Staff ONLY with a minimum of two members. Carpool groups must apply for a carpool permit
and reserved area. Prices change based on the number of members. Details of membership are found on the Parking Services website.
B. Reserved carpool areas are located in the East and West Garage, Lot D and Lot 5.
C. Carpool permits are only valid in the carpool reserved area from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. After 5 P.M., Carpool permits can park on appropriate
surface lots.
VII. HANDICAP PARKING
A. Persons with a state-issued handicap permit must register their ADA card with Parking Services. Individuals with a valid state
handicap permit must purchase and display a valid UNO parking permit. A valid handicap permit and a UNO parking permit must be
displayed when parking in handicap spaces.
B. If a vehicle is parked on campus, displaying a handicap permit that is not registered, a courtesy warning will be issued the first time.
Twenty-four hours after the warning is issued, if the vehicle parks on campus, the vehicle will receive a violation for a nonregistered handicap permit.
C. Individuals with short-term handicap parking needs should contact Parking Services. A handicap permit for the necessary period of
time may be issued for a fee, if applicable. UNO-issued handicap permits will only be issued if the individual has or purchases a
current UNO parking permit and presents a doctor's request with an end-date on it.
D. UNO handicap permits may be purchased by individuals with existing physical disabilities, which present mobility limitations,
and/or mobility disabilities for long term use over the academic year. Vehicles displaying handicap permits may park in any stall
designated for handicap parking. If no handicap stall is available, vehicles displaying handicap permits may park in any faculty/staff
or student lot where the stall/lot is not specifically reserved or assigned.
E. Loading and unloading only (10 minute limit) of handicap persons is available at the northwest corner of the Eppley.
Administration Building. Unauthorized vehicles parked in this area are subject to a violation and/or towed without further notice.
F. Handicap parking spaces are restricted to authorized vehicles 24 hours daily. Unauthorized vehicles will be subject to a
violation and may be booted/towed, without further notice, at the owner/operator’s expense.
G. Vehicles blocking handicap pedestrian access routes will be subject to a violation and may be booted/towed, without further
notice, at the owner/operator’s expense.
VIII. VISITOR/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PARKING
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Visitors are persons (not faculty/staff or student) who occasionally visit the campus for business or leisure.
Visitors may park in metered areas without a permit. Individuals using the meters must pay for use from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M, (M-F).
After 12:30 P.M., visitors may park in Lots V, U, and T in the East Garage with a $3.00 entry fee, (M-F), during fall/spring semesters. A
$3.00 entry fee all day during the summer.
During fall/spring semesters, visitors may park at Center Campus Lot 26 with shuttles to/from Dodge and Pacific Campuses.
Visitors on campus for a one-day visit can purchase a daily scratch-off permit from Parking Services. Circumstances which require
longer term parking can be authorized by purchasing a visitor permit at Parking Services (EAB 107).
Contractor permits may park in any faculty/staff or student parking lot or use parking meters. A contractor permit does not exempt
the individual from paying meter fees as posted. Contractor permits are authorized to use service vehicle stalls (UNO vehicle only
stalls excluded). Service vehicle stalls are for University marked vehicles, vendor vehicles displaying permanent company
identification and vehicles displaying valid permits
One-hour, visitor-only lots are available. They are located in front of University Village Clubhouse and in front of PKI (Lot 3). No
permit is required. Faculty/staff and students are not allowed to park in visitor lots.
IX. VOLUNTEERS
A. Volunteers are unpaid workers supervised by a department within the University and provide a direct service to the University.
B. Requests for a $25 volunteer permit, per semester, must be made by the UNO host, to Parking Services via email. The request must
include the volunteer's name, address as well as vehicle make, model, color and license plate number.
C. Volunteer permits may park in Lot FCC on Dodge Campus, Lot 9 on Pacific Campus or use parking meters. A volunteer permit does
not exempt the individual from paying meter fees as posted. Volunteers can park without a permit at Center Campus Lot 26.
X. LOT I (WELCOME CENTER)
Lot I is reserved for Welcome Center visitors and special events in the Weber Fine Arts Building. Access to Lot I is gate controlled Monday
through Friday. When the gates are open any valid UNO surface permit can park in Lot I.
XI. METERED PARKING
Parking meters are located in Lots A, C and M on Dodge Campus for short-term (90-minute maximum) parking. Meters are reserved for
visitors only from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (M-F). Faculty/staff or students are not allowed to park in the meters during that time. After 7 P.M.,
meters may be used by anyone, without charge.
XII. LOADING ZONE
A. Times for loading zones are marked on stall signs. A permit is not required in loading zone stalls. These stalls are available for
faculty/staff, students and visitors. Loading zone stalls are located throughout Dodge and Pacific Campuses.
B. Loading zone stalls are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Vehicles parked longer than posted time are subject to a violation,
being booted or towed.
C. Vehicles parked in a loading zone stall overnight will receive a $100 violation for unauthorized reserved stall instead of a $30 violation
for every time limited exceeded.
XIII. MOTORCYCLES / MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
A. Motorcycles/scooters must be registered with Parking Services and display a motorcycle permit prior to parking on campus.
Motorcycles/scooters not registered will be issued a violation. If your motorized vehicle must be registered with the state, it must
display a permit to park on UNO campuses.
B. If you already purchased a vehicle permit, you can obtain a free motorcycle permit when you register the motorcycle/scooter.
C. Motorcycle parking is restricted to motorcycle stalls only, which can be located on UNO Campus maps.
D. Required location of permit is under any bolts, but in front of the rear license plate.
XIV. BICYCLES
A. Bicycles should be parked only in designated areas and should be chained and padlocked to bicycle rack for your protection. Bicycle
racks are provided at numerous locations throughout the campus as designated bicycle parking.
B. Bicycles found attached to fences, railings, light poles, etc., may be immobilized (chained and padlocked) by Parking Services or Public
Safety. The owner's chain/padlock may be cut and the bicycles removed, should it constitute a hazard.
C. No fees or permits are required to park bicycles on campus outside of resident halls.
D. Bicycles will be impounded when parked in hazardous areas or blocking pedestrian movement, vehicular traffic or other services.
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Owners wishing to reclaim their bicycles may contact Public Safety. Owners will be required to show some proof of ownership of the
bicycle and/or properly identify themselves to the Official releasing the bicycle.
Maverick and University Village Residents must contact the clubhouse to receive a free bicycle permit. A resident bicycle permit must
be displayed to use the resident bicycle racks.
XV. UNMC, UNL AND UNK PERMITS
A. All valid permits issued by any of the other University of Nebraska system campuses (UNK, UNL and UNMC) will be honored in
select lots on UNO campuses.
B. Vehicles displaying valid UNK, UNL and UNMC faculty/staff permits are valid in UNO faculty/staff surface parking lots.
C. Vehicles displaying valid UNK, UNL and UNMC student permits are valid in Lot H, First Christian Church and Saint Margaret Mary on
Dodge Campus and Lots 5 and 9 on Pacific Campus.
D. Restrictions are from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M., (M-F). After 5 P.M. current University of Nebraska permits are valid in appropriate lots.
E. UNMC, UNL and UNK permits are not valid at the meters from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M, (M-F).
XVI. EAST GARAGE
A. Entry to the East Garage requires access on a MavCard. To obtain access you must first purchase an applicable garage permit. A valid
permit must be displayed. Garage access will be issued on a first come first serve basis. The purchase of access does not guarantee a
space to park in the garage. Maximum vehicle height (7 feet, 6 inches) is posted at the entrance to each level.
B. Access granted on a MavCard is only approved for the cardholder. The MavCard cannot be used for multiple entries to the garage and
will "lock out" if the card is tried more than once per entry. If a MavCard is lost or stolen, you should report it as soon as possible to
Parking Services and the MavCard Business Office.
C. Faculty/staff with a garage permit are allowed entry to both Lot U (middle level) and Lot T (lower level). Students with a garage
permit are allowed entry to both Lot V (upper level) and Lot T. The East Garage is not available for residents.
D. Handicap parking spaces are available in Lot V only.
E. Garage access issued to individuals with annual “Night Only” permits will allow entry into the East Garage only after 2:30 P.M.
F. Unrestricted parking is allowed by visitors, students, and faculty/staff with payment of a $3.00 entry fee after 12:30 P.M. (M-F) during
fall/spring semesters. On the 4th week of fall/spring semesters, Lot T may open for payment of $5.00 for the entire day, based on
parking demands. All levels are available to park for $3.00 entry fee all day during the summer.
G. Any difficulties experienced with the entrance or exit gates should be reported to Parking Services immediately.
H. Permits purchased for the East Garage are only valid in the East Garage and not on surface lots on Dodge Campus from 7 A.M. to 5
P.M., (M-Th), and 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. on Fridays. The garage permit is valid in the appropriate surface lots at both Pacific and Center
Campuses.
XVII. WEST GARAGE
A. Entry to the West Garage requires access on a MavCard. Maverick and University Village Residents who park a vehicle on campus will
be the primary users of the garage. To obtain access, you must purchase applicable annual UNO parking permit. A valid parking
permit must be displayed at all times while parking in Lot J. Garage access does not guarantee a place to park. Maximum vehicle
height (8 feet, 2 inches) is posted at each entrance.
B. Access granted on a MavCard is only approved for the cardholder. The MavCard cannot be used for multiple entries to the garage and
will "lock out" if the card is tried more than once per entry. If a MavCard is lost or stolen, you should report it as soon as possible to
Parking Services and the MavCard Business Office.
C. Handicap parking spaces are available on the Lower Level and Level 1.
D. Non-resident parking permits are available on a first come first serve basis to commuter students and faculty/staff. This permit will
allow parking in the West Garage ONLY, on Dodge Campus, from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M., (M-Th), and 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. on Fridays. The
garage permit is valid in the appropriate surface lots at both Pacific and Center Campuses at any time. The West Garage is not available
for Scott Residents.
E. Any difficulties experienced with the entrance and exit gates should be reported to Parking Services immediately.
F. No parking is permitted on the access road leading to the south entrance to the West Garage.
XVIII. SPECIAL AREAS
A. St. Margaret Mary’s Church (SMM)
1. This lot is student only during fall/spring semesters. Student parking is available on the West side, East/West Drive South of the
church unless otherwise posted. This lot is available for valid faculty/staff and student surface permits during the summer.
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2. UNO students, faculty/staff are prohibited to park in areas labeled "No UNO Parking".
3. Patrons who are affiliated with UNO, either as faculty/staff members, or students, MAY NOT PARK in areas reserved for church
patrons only for any purpose during class days. Special permits may be obtained from the church office for those individuals who
are engaged in work or other activities in the church.
4. When the lot is closed for a church event, faculty/staff or students parking in that lot will be issued a $100 violation for an
unauthorized reserved stall. All church events supersede UNO parking.
B. Scott Conference Center
1. Individuals attending functions at the Scott Conference Center should park in Lot 9, directly south of the conference center.
2. Any affiliated UNO vehicle not attending a Scott Conference Center event may receive a no valid permit violation.
3. For further information about the Scott Conference Center, call (402)778-6313.
C. Alumni Center
1. The lot is a student lot, with faculty staff parking along south fence and west stalls along the garden.
2. Events at the Alumni Center require a permit issued by the Thompson Alumni Center.
3. If an event sign is on or up, no UNO permits are valid in this lot. Any alumni event permit supersedes all other permits in the lot.
D. First Christian Church (FCC)
1. The west lot of the church is a dual-purpose lot, valid student and faculty/staff surface permits may park in this lot.
2. UNO students and faculty/staff must not park on the east side of the church.
3. When the lot is closed for a church event, faculty/staff or students parking in that lot will be issued a $100 violation for an
unauthorized reserved stall. All church events supersede UNO parking.
XIX. EVENT PARKING
The University reserves the right to close specific lots to permit holders due to inclement weather conditions and to designate parking lot
use for events (i.e. sports events, concerts, camps, lot maintenance, etc.). Event Parking at UNO is very limited. Contact Parking Services at
[email protected] for event parking questions.
XX. CENTER CAMPUS PARKING/SHUTTLE
A. UNO provides permit-free, remote parking at Center Campus in Lot 26 from 6:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. (M-F) from Dodge Campus when
classes are in session during fall/spring semesters. Parking is NOT available during summer or overnight.
B. Shuttles from Center Campus Lot 26 to Pacific run from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. during fall/spring semesters. This includes stops at Scott
Technology Center and Newman Center. See campus maps for routes/ shuttle stops.
C. UNO provides shuttle service free of charge. Shuttles operate approximately every 15-20 minutes.
D. Suggestions or comments about the shuttle service should be made to [email protected].
XXI. PACIFIC /DODGE SHUTTLE
A. UNO operates shuttles between Pacific and Dodge Campuses from 6:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. (M–F) when classes are in session during
the fall/spring semesters, and 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (M-F) when classes are not in session, but the University is open. Hours of operation
may change during the summer. Shuttle users may park in appropriate lots at Pacific Campus. A valid permit is required.
B. Shuttles operate every 15-20 minutes. On Dodge Campus, shuttles drop off/pick up from designated areas of Lot M (lower level, south
of the Library). On Pacific Campus, shuttles stop in Lots 3, 5 and 9, and west of Scott Clubhouse.
C. Suggestions or comments about the shuttles should be made to [email protected].
XXII. OBTAINING A PERMIT
A. Permits are purchased online at www.unomaha.edu/parking with credit, debit, charge to the student’s account, or payroll deduction
for full-time employees. The site requires a NETID username and password, primary vehicle information, and information on any
additional vehicles owned that will be parking on campus. This includes the vehicle's make, model, color and license plate number.
B. Authorized faculty/staff members and students may purchase one (1) permit according to the fee schedule. Individuals purchasing
a permit will receive a transferable (hang tag) permit.
C. Faculty/staff must clear all outstanding violations prior to a new permit being issued.
D. Faculty/staff employed at .50 FTE or higher can elect to pay for their permit with the pre-tax, payroll deduction option online. Parttime faculty/staff under .49 FTE must pay for their permit with credit card or debit card online.
E. A license plate may be registered only one time with Parking Services. The vehicle/plate cannot be registered on multiple accounts.
F.
Registering a license plate inaccurately when purchasing a permit or failing to register a plate prior to parking on campus or failing
to register your plate and then receiving a violation will result in a $25 fee for an Administrative DMV Search.
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XXIII. DISPLAYING A PERMIT
All expired permits must be removed from the vehicle. Only one UNO permit is displayed while parked on campus, and it must be properly
displayed by hanging the permit on the rearview mirror with the color-side facing out. The permit number must be visible. Failure to
display a permit properly will result in a violation.
XXIV. PERMIT REPLACEMENT
A. Permits may be switched from car to car without obtaining a replacement. New vehicles must be registered with Parking Services.
B. Should the permit be destroyed or for some reason unobtainable (e.g. lost), the permit holder will be required to purchase a new
permit. A replacement fee of $25.00 will be charged at the time the permit holder makes application for a new permit. A temporary
permit may be issued for no more than two (2) weeks to allow owner to locate lost permit.
C. Stolen permits must be reported to Parking Services. If a police report is provided, the permit will be replaced free of charge.
XXV. REFUNDS
FACULTY/STAFF
A. Refunds for faculty/staff permits, except those purchased through payroll, are made for each month the permit remains valid.
B. To obtain a permit refund, the individual must return the permit (or scraped portion thereof) to Parking Services and complete a
request for refund.
C. If any payment is made by check, a refund will not be issued within seven days from the date of payment.
STUDENT AND G.T.A.
A. Student and G.T.A. refunds for permits purchased on or before the first day of each semester, will be made within the first two weeks
of the effective date of the permit for 100% of the original fee, third week at a ratio of 75% of the original fee. The fourth week will
be a refund of 50% of the original fee, followed by a 25% refund of the original fee after the fifth week. No refunds will be given after
five weeks following purchase.
B. Student and G.T.A. refunds for permits purchased mid-semester, must be made within the first two weeks of the date of purchase for
100% of the purchase price. After two weeks, no refund issued.
C. To obtain a permit refund the individual must return the permit (or a scraped portion thereof) to Parking Services and complete a
request for refund.
D. If any payment is made by check, a refund will not be issued within seven days from the date of payment.
XXVI. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
A. Faculty/staff, students, and visitors are expected to know and comply with the State of Nebraska Motor Vehicle Laws, Traffic
Ordinances of the City of Omaha and UNO Traffic and Parking Regulations.
B. The maximum speed limit on perimeter roads is 25 M.P.H., all other campus roads 15 M.P.H. and 10 M.P.H. in parking lots.
C. Pedestrians shall be given the right-of-way at all crosswalks or when in compliance with existing traffic controls.
D. Driving motor vehicles on campus walks, lawns, or areas not specifically designated as a roadway is prohibited.
E. Operators of motor vehicles shall comply with all traffic signs, Yield, Stop, etc., or the direction of a Public Safety Officer.
F. Operating a motor vehicle without due caution or in a manner so as to endanger or likely to endanger any person or property is
prohibited and could result in a violation for reckless driving.
G. No parking is permitted on University Drives. Due to the vehicular and pedestrian traffic congestion, the speed limit on University
Drives is restricted to 25 M.P.H. Violations will be issued for infractions of the 25 M.P.H. speed limit.
XXVII. GENERAL PARKING INFORMATION
A. No vehicle may be parked on UNO campuses without a parking permit or authorization, except visitors in metered areas.
B. Faculty/staff and students will be held responsible for all parking violations involving their vehicles or any vehicle which they operate
on campus property. If any vehicle on campus is in violation of any of the rules and regulations contained herein, the person in who
the UNO permit is issued, or the registered owner or vehicle operator, shall be responsible for its presence on campus and the
violation. If the vehicle is not registered with Parking Services, and no permit is visible, the presumption is that a faculty/staff or
student is responsible for the violation on campus of any vehicle registered with the DMV to a person whose last name and address
match University records.
C. The absence of a “No Parking” sign does not mean that parking is allowed. Vehicles shall not park at any time in crosswalks, campus
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streets/drives, parking lots where parking is not designated either by stall lines, or by direction from Parking Services or Public Safety.
All permits expire August 15, of each academic year, unless otherwise noted on the permit.
It shall be a violation for any vehicle to be parked continuously in one place for a period in excess of twenty-four hours on University
property. Any vehicle so parked may be towed without further notice. Housing Residents are exempt.
Faculty/staff and students engaged in University business who find it necessary to leave their car on campus in excess of twenty-four
hours must obtain permission from Parking Services, and be assigned a specific area for this purpose. University parking lots are not
to be used as storage facilities for boats, campers, trailers, motorcycles or any other vehicle unless approved by Parking Services.
UNO assumes no responsibility for damage to or contents of any vehicle parked or driven on any University property.
Abusive behavior towards Parking Services staff will be reported to Student conduct for students or your immediate supervisor for
faculty and staff.
Permit-free parking occurs when classes are not in session. Exceptions are meters, reserved and handicap stalls, driveways, loading
zones, motorcycle areas and fire lanes. In addition, University lots may be closed at various times during the semester because of
reservations, repair, hazards, etc. Notification of updates can be found in MavDaily, MavWeekly, and on Facebook and Twitter.
Timed areas are enforced based on posted time restriction. A separate violation will be issued as you exceed each posted time
restriction. This applies to all meters, loading zones and timed visitor lots. (ex: a vehicle in a 30-minute loading zone could get a
violation for each 30 minute time segment) Vehicles parked in a timed area overnight will receive a $100 violation instead of a $30
violation every exceeded time restriction.
XXVIII. VIOLATIONS AND FINES/PENALTIES
A. Violations paid online within the first 7 calendar days from the date of issuance will be discounted twenty percent.
B. After 30 days, outstanding violations for individual with an NUID will be moved to their MavLink account, and subject to the penalties
and collection activities as the student tuition and fees. Violations cannot be waived/appealed after 30 days.
C. Owners/operators of vehicles towed from the campus due to a violation, will be liable for payment of all towing/storage fees charged
by the towing company.
D. The following are violations of Parking Services Rules and Regulations for which violations will be issued:
FINE
$500
$300
$250
$200
$200
$150
$100
$100
$100
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$25
$20
$10
$10
$10
VIOLATIONS
Parking in unauthorized handicap stall/blocking handicap access (third or more violation(s) in 12 month period)
Parking in unauthorized handicap stall/blocking handicap access (second violation in 12 month period)
Unauthorized removal, attempting to remove, tampering with a Rhino Boot, damaging a Rhino Boot, or moving the vehicle with the
Rhino Boot attached. The owner/operator will be assessed the amount necessary to repair a damaged Rhino Boot, missing or
damaged padlocks, or Rhino Boot parts, or to replace a Rhino Boot.
Use of a counterfeit permit or unauthorized facsimile of a permit. In addition to a violation, individuals will be restricted from parking
on campus for the equivalent of one semester and will be booted. Counterfeit fines must be paid to release the boot.
Displaying a stolen permit while parked on campus. In addition to a violation, individuals found with a stolen permit may be
restricted from parking on campus for the equivalent of one semester. The vehicle will also be booted and counterfeit violation fines
must be paid to release the boot.
Parking in unauthorized handicap stall/blocking handicap access (first violation in 12 month period)
Parking in unauthorized reserved stall, reserved lot, and designated motorcycle areas
Misuse of a permit or code (i.e. carpool permit, garage code or visitor permit misuse)
False Pretense. Using a prior violation to avoid a new violation will constitute a false pretenses violation or allowing your permit to
be counterfeited.
No valid parking permit displayed
Parking in an unauthorized parking lot
Parked in an area not designated for parking (on grass, sidewalk/crosswalk, blocking driveways, along a curb, or no parking area).
Over-time parking in an area or space regulated by a time limit.
Parked blocking another vehicle, stall, driveway, sidewalk, etc…
Inaccurate vehicle registration fee
Moving violations: Failure to yield to pedestrians, speeding, failure to stop at a stop sign or by Officer’s direction, driving in a reckless
manner (or failure to operate a vehicle in a reasonable and prudent manner) or driving wrong way on a one-way street or roadway.
Parking over stall lines
Parking on campus over 24 hours without permission from Parking Services
Non-registered handicap permit
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XXIX. VIOLATION WAIVES
A. Faculty/Staff/Student: One violation, $30 or less, per academic year can be waived.
B. Two violations, $30 or less, per academic year can be waived for visitors with vehicles not registered to a University account.
C. A maximum of two violations waived, $30 or less, per vehicle/account per academic year.
D. Violations excluded from waives are unauthorized reserved, unauthorized handicap, counterfeit, stolen permit, false pretense, misuse
of a permit or code, vehicle rhino booted and the inaccurate vehicle registration.
E. All violation waives must be done within 30 days of the date of the violation. After 30 days, you forfeit the right to a violation waive.
XXX. FAILURE TO PAY
A. All violations become delinquent, if not paid within 30 calendar days following the date of issuance. After 30 days, all outstanding
violations will be moved to MavLink for all individuals with an NUID. All violations moved to MavLink will be subject to the same
penalties and collection activities as student tuition and fees accounts.
B. Payment of violations must be made at www.unomaha.edu/parking within 30 days of the issue date. After 30 days, payment must be
made with Cashiering, EAB 109.
XXXI. BOOTING OR TOWING VEHICLES
A. Parking Services has the authorization to tow or boot any vehicle that is improperly parked, according to these rules and regulations,
or is deemed a common nuisance. The cost will be the responsibility of the owner/operator.
B. Boots may also be used under the following circumstances:
1. When a vehicle parked on campus, does not display current license plates, has the VIN # covered, has an in-transit tag affixed
that does not show the name and address of the current owner.
2. When more than one vehicle is to be towed, to restrict the vehicle until the towing company arrives.
3. When a vehicle is in a dangerous or difficult position and towing would be impractical, because of its position in relation to
other vehicles or physical obstructions.
4. Counterfeit permits
5. Stolen permits
6. Parked in reserved or assigned spaces.
7. Handicap spaces or blocking handicap access.
8. Blocking driveways, sidewalks and vehicles or impeding traffic flow
9. Parked over 24 hours
10. No Parking area
11. Tow-away zones
12. Loading and unloading zones
XXXII. APPEALS
A. The Faculty/Staff Appeals Court and Student Traffic Appeals Commission have been established by the University to review the
validity of violations when such a review is requested by the recipient. Parking violation appeals must be submitted online within 30
calendar days of the date of the violation. After the 30 days, you forfeit the right to appeal and the violation transfers to a MavLink
account. The violation may be upheld or dismissed, it will not be adjusted.
B. Visitor appeals will be forwarded to the Faculty/Staff Appeals Court.
C. Appeals should present substantial or valid evidence that the violation was not committed, or that the occurrence was due to
circumstances beyond your control. The appeal process is not a venue for general criticisms, complaints, or policy debates.
D. If you pay a violation, you forfeit the option to appeal the violation.
E. For faculty/staff and students, a violation can only be appealed as long as they have purchased a current UNO permit.
F. Once the appeal application is filed, it is reviewed by Parking Services to determine if the appeal is valid. The following reasons are
not valid for an appeal:
1. Frivolous or Abusive Appeals: If an appeal is deemed frivolous or abusive it will be immediately denied.
2. Other vehicles were parked improperly. This includes vehicles parked in unauthorized lots (e.g. student in faculty/staff lot) or
unauthorized areas (e.g. non-designated stalls, no parking areas, loading zones).
3. Only parked illegally for short period of time (e.g. meter expired only a few minutes, dropping off assignment, etc…)
4. Stated parking enforcement officer did not issue a violation previously for similar offenses.
5. Late to class or appointment.
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6. Inability to pay the amount of the fine.
7. Lack of available parking.
8. No valid permit
9. No money to pay for meter parking
If students choose to appear in person to the Ticket Appeals Commission, they must send an email to [email protected].
If the appeal is not valid, it will be rejected and an email will be sent to communicate the status. There is no re-appeal of the rejected
appeal.
If the appeal does meet the Standards of Appeal, it will be sent to the Traffic Appeals Commission for Student appeals and the
Faculty/Staff Appeals Court for faculty/staff appeals for review and decision. Parking Services will email the appeal decision to your
UNO email address.
If an appeal is denied, the charge for the outstanding violation will be transferred to a MavLink account the next day.
If denied by the Ticket Appeals Commission, the student has the right to appeal the ticket within 30 days of the date of the Commission
denial to the Student Court. Re-appeal forms can be picked up from Parking Services.
XXXIII. VEHICLE ACCIDENT PROCEDURES
Vehicle accidents, which occur on the UNO Campus, should be reported to Public Safety office immediately. The following procedures
should be followed in the event of a vehicle accident on campus:
A. Assist in obtaining medical assistance for injured persons by calling Public Safety, 554-2911, if it is apparent that an ambulance is
needed.
B. Report the accident location to Public Safety and remain at the scene until the Public Safety Officer arrives. Report all facts concerning
the accident to the investigating officer.
C. If the accident involves a “Hit & Run” or personal injury the Omaha Police Department will be contacted by Public Safety. Under these
circumstances, they will file a Motor Vehicle Accident Report regarding the Hit & Run, and a Casualty Report, only, regarding the
personal injury.
D. If the accident involves personal injury, death, or the extent of damage to the property of one person is greater than $500, Nebraska
State Law requires that such operator report the matter in writing to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
E. In the event the vehicle is state owned, or if a State (University) employee is involved in an accident while on official business or the
individual has been authorized to travel in a personal vehicle for which he/she is receiving travel reimbursement, and the accident
does not include personal injury or death, or damages are below $500, the accident shall be reported to Public Safety immediately.
F. Proper forms, including exchange of insurance information will be provided to the individuals by a Public Safety Officer.
G. A copy of the accident report will be furnished, free of charge, to individuals involved on campus property, at their request, for
insurance purposes. (Hit & Run, Personal Injury or University Vehicle only).
Public Safety will investigate only accidents involving Hit and Run, personal injury, and those involving University vehicles.
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